During the month of June I will be holding several week-long, workshop-style classes based on suggestions/requests from parents.

Note that the Ukulele classes do build on each other, but if your student already has some knowledge of the Ukulele, or are 12 or older, they could start in Ukulele 2 or 3. Talk to me and we will figure out what is best.

Ukulele* 2 for All Ages
Building on Ukulele 1, additional chords will be added with sing-along songs.June 20-24, daily from 9:00-9:50 AM
Performance June 24 at 6:30 PM
Limited to 10 Students
$50

Beginning Acting for All Ages
Listening, motivation, character development, monologues or scenework.June 20-24, daily from 10:00-Noon
Performance June 24 at 6:30 PM
Limited to 10 Students
$100

Ukulele* 3 for All Ages
Building on Ukulele 2, demystifying a song, more chords, how to find what you need.June 27-July 1, daily from 9:00-9:50 AM
Performance July 1 at 6:30 PM
$50

Musical Theatre Performance for All Ages
Acting, character development, MT singing styles, working with an accompanist.June 27-July 1, daily from 10:00-Noon
Performance July 1 at 6:30 PM
Limited to 10 Students
$120 (includes accompanist for performance)

*Bring your own Ukulele. I can help you with how and what to buy.

Let me know if you have any questions about any of the workshops. You can email me at cherylannc517@gmail.com or call/text me at 509-387-5563.

All classes and performances will be held at our Chelan home, so space is limited. We are going to have a lot of fun!

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The most common question I hear when people learn what I do is, “Can anyone learn to sing?” And I get a little flustered as I smile and say, if you have vocal cords, you can already sing.

Because, that isn’t what they are really asking. They really want to know, “Can I learn to make sounds that meet my own expectations? Will other people like the sound of my voice? Can I learn to sound like [insert favorite singer’s name]?”

I have very different answers for those questions, and they generally can’t be answered quickly, nor is there one right answer for every individual.

Your voice is so personal. You use it to express the core of you. The beliefs you hold about your voice are onion skins formed as you grew up, by your own opinions and the opinions of those around you. Sometimes, you might not want me helping you peel away those skins at a dinner party. Hence my flustered-ness!

Can your singing voice ever meet your expectations? Depends on your expectations. I would start there, with re-evaluating what you expect from your own voice. Can you sound like your favorite singer? When you consider that singer has most likely been working on their skills and singing musculature for many years, it certainly can’t happen overnight. Additionally, your favorite singer doesn’t sound like their favorite singer. They had to go through the same process of evaluating their expectations and learning to appreciate their own unique voice and most likely still struggle with the same questions. The easy answer is, No. You will never sound like your favorite singer. You will sound like you.

Will other people like the sound of your voice? Is there ANY singer in world who is universally loved by all? As TS so wisely said, “Haters gonna hate.” You must let go of other people’s opinions. How much do you miss out on when you let other people’s opinions dictate whether or not you do what you love? Don’t miss out on another moment because of what someone else might think or say!

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver

What better way to work on singing skills than with a group of people who feel the same way as you? This is safe space where you can set your voice free. There is almost nothing more magical than the feeling of raising your voice in harmony with other humans.

This choir is for adults who love to sing but who believe they can’t. It’s for those adults who were told as children that they couldn’t or shouldn’t sing. It’s also for adults who love to have a great time meeting new people and laughing. And, it includes a glass of wine!

We will work on some of the most important skills of singing: breathing, listening, and expression. Music will range from familiar folk melodies to rounds and will progress into learning how to hold your own part in harmony.

$15 per hour, group lesson.
Thursday evenings from 7-8 PM
Beginning January 7 and ending in a celebration on or around March 31.

Send me an email or ask a question in the comment section. I would love to hear from you!

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Christmas Recital

December 17 | 7:00 PM

Voice and Piano students have been hard at work on their Christmas songs! Please feel free to invite family and friends to celebrate the season with us at the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church in Chelan. Chelan is a central location for students coming from Wenatchee, Orondo, Manson, Pateros, and Brewster. Following the recital we will have a celebratory reception. I will provide plates, napkins, cups, and punch. If you can provide a treat, please let me know. There will be 30 families in attendance, so it would be great if 10 families agreed to bring goodies for each of our three recitals this year.

Winter Session

January – March | 12 Week Session

Winter Session will begin as school starts, on January 4. At this time, there are no more openings for after-school lessons. If you need to adjust your weekly lesson, you may need to make a trade with another family. My website will have a password protected area that you can access to find schedule and contact information to make this easier. Please note that if you choose to take a session off, there may not be room for you to return. I currently have a waiting list. Tuition is due at the first lesson of Winter Session. As always, please talk to me if you need to work out a payment plan. If you know of other interested families, please share my contact information with them. In spite of having a waiting list, there still may be a way to fit them in if we can talk through our schedules.